R&D Prototyper

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Waregem; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

CLA90 bonus

Eco vouchers

Job summary

Locinox is seeking an R&D Prototyper to join our team. You translate design ideas into tangible prototypes, deciding when rapid concepts suffice and when high-quality pre-series models are needed. You’ll report to the R&D Manager and collaborate with development teams to deliver practical solutions.

You bring a technical degree or equivalent, proven prototyping experience, strong machining skills and a disciplined, collaborative mindset. Attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with hands-on technical experience.
• Prototyping or product development experience.
• Strong machining knowledge and multiple techniques.
• Good reading of technical drawings.
• Willing to learn and work independently.
• Team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes across stages, from rapid concept validations to high-quality pre-series prototypes.
• Determine efficient ways to validate ideas by choosing materials, techniques and processes.
• Provide feedback on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances and design quality.
• Combine testing and analysis by conducting mechanical and electromechanical tests and root-cause analysis.
• Work hands-on with workshop equipment including CNC machines and welding installations.
• Ensure prototype quality and precision using measurement methods and tools.
• Use PLM drawings and digital tools to support programming and document builds and test results.
• Build test setups, demonstrators and integrated prototype systems.
• Suggest improvements to processes and tooling for a safer, more efficient workshop.

Skills

Prototyping

Product development

Machining

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

PLM systems

Digital tools

Job description

At Locinox, we are Builders of Better. People who keep going until something isn't just good, but great. People who find simple solutions to complex challenges. Every product we create may seem simple at first glance, but inside, it is pure ingenuity.

Our Builders of Better obsess over every detail until everything is just right. That is how we make gates smart. Our work can be found in some of the world's most impressive locations: from the tennis courts of Roland Garros to American universities and even the zoo in Sydney. Ready to become a Builder of Better yourself and join our growth story as our new R&D Prototyper?

Job Description

Your role

As an R&D Prototyper, you are part of the R&D team and play a central, hands-on role in translating design ideas into tangible solutions. You help designers validate their ideas quickly, creatively and efficiently by selecting the most effective approach for every challenge.

You understand when a quick proof of concept is sufficient and when a high-quality prototype is required that closely resembles the final product. By combining technical expertise, craftsmanship and creativity, you ensure the right solution is delivered. You work both independently and in close collaboration with development teams and report directly to the R&D Manager.

Your responsibilities

• Build prototypes across different stages, ranging from rapid concept validations to high-quality pre-series prototypes, tailored to the objectives of each project.
• Help determine the most efficient way to validate ideas by making smart choices regarding materials, techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Provide structured feedback to designers on manufacturability, material selection, tolerances and overall design quality.
• Combine testing and analysis by setting up and executing mechanical and electromechanical tests, investigating deviations and failures through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Work hands-on with a variety of workshop equipment and machinery, including CNC machines and welding installations, while continuously expanding your technical skills.
• Ensure prototype quality and precision through the use of appropriate measurement methods and tools.
• Confidently use digital tools by consulting drawings through PLM systems, supporting programming activities and clearly documenting builds and test results.
• Build test setups, demonstrators and integrated prototype systems where multiple technologies come together.
• Contribute to a safe and well-organized workshop environment and actively suggest improvements to processes and tooling.

Qualifications

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in prototyping, product development or another hands-on technical environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of machining processes and an affinity for multiple manufacturing techniques.
• Creative, solution-oriented and efficient in your approach.
• Structured and methodical when it comes to testing and problem solving.
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and working with digital tools.
• Eager to learn and open to mastering new techniques.
• Able to work independently while also being a true team player.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Additional Information

What you will get as an R&D Prototyper at Locinox

• A competitive salary package complemented by attractive fringe benefits, including meal vouchers (€8/day), hospitalization insurance, group insurance, CLA90 bonus, eco vouchers and more, aligned with your experience and expertise.
• The opportunity to join an international B2B environment that is part of an exciting growth story, surrounded by a team of Builders of Better.
• A dynamic, stable and continuously growing company.
• A down-to-earth team without egos, where there is room for fun, collaboration and shared success.

Building better begins with a click!